Gary Lader, Principal and CEO of 4/4 Architecture, has more than 25 years of experience practicing architecture. He is a respected and award winning architect whose professional experience includes municipal, institutional, educational, commercial, and multi-family residential projects. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, acknowledging his knowledge and passion for sustainable and environmentally responsible design. By thoughtfully considering innovative materials and …
James Heft, Assoc. AIA, is an Architectural Designer at HUNT-EAS and a 2020 graduate from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he completed his B.S. Building Science and Sustainable Design with an Architectural Technology Concentration. During and after his education at Penn College, James worked under a construction manager serving the Scranton-Wilkes Barre, PA area. During this time, he gained …
Anastasia Markiw is a Project Manager for DesignGroup in Pittsburgh. With a primary focus on healthcare architecture, Anastasia strives to design spaces that provide inspiration to work, live, learn, and heal. Anastasia’s leadership journey began within the AIA after completing the AIA Pittsburgh’s Foundation of Architecture Leadership Institute for Emerging Professionals and joined as a member of AIA Pittsburgh Young …
Gary has extensive hands-on experience in new construction design projects, building renovation projects and surveying existing building conditions. He has developed drawings and details to deal with new construction projects, as well as many renovations and additions and has investigated hundreds of buildings documenting existing conditions. Gary started his professional career in 1979 with the firm of Heidt Evans Salata …
Jeremiah Woodring is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience, and an elected Ward Commissioner for Lower Merion Township. He’s an architect at HOK in Philadelphia and has experience in commercial design including, but not limited to, healthcare, S&T, and higher education. Rooted in sustainability, Jeremiah is an accredited professional in the LEED …
Cassandra Marks, Assoc. AIA, is an Architectural Designer at BartonPartners and a 2022 graduate from Marywood University where she completed her 5 year Bachelor of Architecture in less than 4 years. Cassandra serves on the AIA PA Board of Directors as the PA State/Territory Associate Representative and on the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC). While at Marywood University, Cassandra participated in …
Marc Mondor sees triple-bottom line potential in every project and has been an influential voice in sustainability for decades. As Managing Principal and Cofounder of evolveEA, Marc works with greening design and construction projects in order to leverage organizational and operational sustainability. Marc’s understanding of the process and pressure points for successful implementation of sustainable design strategies backs his consulting …
Christine is an eternal optimist regarding the power of design in shaping a resilient and equitable environment and believes that architects have a leading role. She has been active in shaping places, processes, and organizations nationally and internationally for over two decades and is excited to serve as PA’s Representative to the AIA College of Fellows. As Strategic Principal of …
Joseph Chaffin, AIA is Vice President and Architecture Practice Executive with Michael Baker International located in Pittsburgh, PA. He is responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and performance of the Practice and leads a multi-disciplinary team of architects, interior designers, and building engineers locally and regionally. His focus encompasses creative design solutions, technical execution, and excellence for architecture projects …
